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Calgary Herald
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
YouTube stars shut down Calgary golf hole for 54 hours — and counting — in hole-in-one stunt
A days-long stunt by viral YouTube pranksters the Nelk Boys has shut down part of a Calgary golf course for more than 54 hours, as the group pursues a single goal: to sink a hole-in-one. Article content The challenge, livestreamed to tens of thousands of viewers on has members of the Nelk team repeatedly attempting a 155-yard (142-metre) shot at Heritage Pointe Golf Course. As of Wednesday afternoon, the stream had a steady viewership of more than 30,000. Article content Article content Article content Despite a heatwave pushing temperatures to 30 C this week, Nelk Boys co-founder Kyle Forgeard says they're not going anywhere. Article content Article content 'We're not leaving until we get a hole in one,' Forgeard told a Postmedia reporter between swings, cracking open a can of his Happy Dad hard seltzer. Article content The challenge has 18 members of the Nelk Boys crew camped out near the tee box, sleeping in tents and an RV parked on site. Article content 'Usually I get . . . penthouses and the hotels, but it's the opposite this time,' Forgeard said. 'I woke up at 7 a.m. today and I felt like I was in a Russian sauna — and I've actually been in a Russian sauna.' Article content Article content Article content The team arrived in Calgary last Friday amid a hailstorm, days before a heat warning came into effect in the city. But Forgeard, now based in Miami, isn't complaining. Article content 'It's nice weather,' he said. 'Canada in the summer? Can't beat it.' Article content Forgeard said the challenge came together after connecting with Heritage Pointe Golf Club owner Barry Ehlert. Article content 'I was like, if there's one guy that's gonna hook us up and let us do this at his course . . . (it's Barry),' he said. 'He was instantly down.' Article content David Robinson, vice-president of operations at Heritage Pointe, said the stunt hasn't disrupted regular operations at the course and has been a positive experience for staff. Article content 'This is definitely the first time we've seen something like this,' Robinson said. 'The guys have been great to work with and awesome to our staff.
Express Tribune
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
DJ Akademiks responds to Twitch ban after grooming controversy
DJ Akademiks, whose real name is Livingston Allen, has addressed his recent ban from Twitch, stating that he is working with the platform to resolve the issue. The ban, which took effect on January 28, 2025, follows controversy surrounding his interaction with a 15-year-old streamer, NourGXD, during a January 23 broadcast. Acknowledging Twitch's decision, Akademiks stated, 'Twitch took some action because even though I wasn't streaming, that happened on their platform. Completely get it. We will work with Twitch and make it right, okay?' Despite the suspension, he confirmed that he will continue streaming on alternative platforms, including Rumble, Meta, and YouTube, where he claims the majority of his audience is based. Akademiks asserted that the matter was settled and dismissed ongoing discussions. He also rejected speculation of major fallout, insisting that his sponsorships remain intact. 'Happy Dad is still right here, make sure you all go get the grape version. Stake supports us on Twitter. Nothing has changed there,' he said, pointing to continued backing from brands. While addressing the ban, he emphasized that he respects Twitch's enforcement policies. 'Twitch, respect their platform, and you also have to respect their rules. And also, when they take enforcement action, you can't get mad,' he added. The controversy has drawn criticism from various figures, including FaZe Clan's Plaqueboymax. However, despite the Twitch ban, Akademiks is doubling down on his presence across other platforms, reaffirming his commitment to content creation.
